The Cincinnati Reds host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a four-game series at Great American Ball Park starting Monday at 6:40 pm EST. Both teams enter struggling, with the Reds having lost 4 of their last 5 and the Diamondbacks dropping 2 of 3 to the Pirates.

Series Overview:

• Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
• Reds Home Record: 10-15
• Diamondbacks Road Record: 12-13

Current Standings:

• Reds: Last place in NL Central (18-35, 13.5 GB)
• Diamondbacks: Fourth in NL West (26-29, 9.5 GB)

Pitching Matchups:

• Game 1: Madison Bumgarner (ARI) vs Hunter Greene (CIN)
• Game 2: TBD (ARI) vs Graham Ashcraft (CIN, 2-0, 1.53 ERA)

Key Factors:

• Reds looking to rebound after losing series to Nationals
• Diamondbacks aiming to gain ground in competitive NL West
• Similar teams statistically this season
• Home field advantage could be key factor for Reds

Prediction: Series likely to split 2-2 given teams' comparable performance levels and the Reds' home field advantage, despite Diamondbacks having slight edge in overall record and division strength.

This pivotal series gives both struggling teams an opportunity to build momentum and improve their standing in their respective divisions.

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